Ajax, Napoli eye up Mika Godts: talks underway with the Dutch club | OneFootball

After completing the deal for Miguel Gutiérrez from Girona—who is expected soon for medicals and to sign—Napoli is now focusing its attention on a new target for the attacking department: Mika Godts, a Belgian left winger born in 2005 currently playing for Ajax.

Ajax, Mika Godts in Napoli’s sights: negotiations underway with the Dutch club

According to reports from Tuttosport and confirmed by Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Azzurri have initiated exploratory contacts with the Dutch club to assess the feasibility of the operation. The parties are still far from an agreement, but the interest is real, and the player’s profile fits Napoli’s technical and regulatory needs.

Serie A squad list issue: why an Under

With the arrival of Gutiérrez, Napoli has used up all the “Over” slots in the Serie A list (for players born before January 1, 2003). For new signings without departures, the club is therefore oriented towards players Under 22, who do not take up spots on the main list.

Godts, born in 2005, fully fits into this category, allowing Napoli to strengthen the attack without sacrificing space for potential experienced signings in other departments.

Who is Mika Godts

Nationality: Belgian

Position: left attacking winger

Preferred foot: left

Characteristics: a quick, technical winger, skilled in dribbling and tight spaces, with good vision and a sense for goal.

Raised in the youth academies of Anderlecht and Genk, Godts joined Ajax where, last season, he was used regularly:

47 total appearances

8 goals (3 in the Europa League, 4 in the Eredivisie)

20 league starts

8 appearances in the Europa League.

His debut this season came with 27 minutes played against Telstar. Despite his young age, he is already considered a reliable player at the international level.

Napoli’s strategy

Aurelio De Laurentiis’ club is evaluating whether to use the last available Over slot for a reinforcement in midfield or attack, while still keeping the door open for Godts. The operation would have the dual advantage of adding a promising talent to the squad and complying with Serie A’s regulatory constraints.

The Belgian’s name is alongside those of Federico Chiesa and Eljif Elmas, who are also being monitored, but would require a free Over slot.

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